Top baby costs, and how to save Over N150, 000

Raising a baby isn't cheap!  But there are plenty of ways to save money. Below you'll find the top baby expenses moms reported to us, and what you can do about them.

The ABCs of Potty Training!!! A MUST READ for all Parents.

Most parents eagerly anticipate toilet training as a milestone in their child's development, if for no other reason than that it means an end to changing diapers. But few moms and dads are prepared for how long toilet training can take.

Sure, some children master it within a few days, but others can take several months. In general, the younger your child is when you start to toilet-train, the longer it takes.

You and your child have a better chance of success if you understand the elements of training and approach the process in a clear fashion. Here are the basic steps:

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Keep your Child Safe while they PLAY!

Your child is not a baby anymore; he wants to test his new strength and budding independence and run, climb, and jump. The playground is the perfect place to take him, but beware of hidden hazards that can cause painful and sometimes permanent injuries, whether the site is on school property, on church grounds, or in a park, hotel, resort, or childcare center. Slides might be crooked, swings broken, surfacing too hard, and climbing equipment too high. In fact, hospitals treat 100,000 Nigerian children every year for playground-related injuries. Of those injuries, three-quarters are blamed on faulty playground equipment, and more than half are caused by falls onto unforgiving surfaces.

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Weaning

What does it mean to have weaned a child?

When your baby stops nursing and gets all his nutrition from sources other than the breast, he's considered weaned. Although babies are also weaned from the bottle, the term most often refers to when a baby stops breastfeeding.

Weaning is a long goodbye — bittersweet and freeing at the same time. But weaning doesn't need to end the intimate bond you and your child created through nursing. It just means you're nourishing and nurturing in different ways.

If you often nursed your child for comfort, find other ways to make him feel better. Read a book, sing a song together, or play outside instead. If your child protests, be calm and firm and, if you need to, hand him to your partner for a cuddle.

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What Every Toddler Needs to Thrive!!!

You don't have to be a child development expert to give your toddler a good start in life. Recent research confirms what we've known all along: Love, attention, and basic care are all your child really needs and wants. To help your toddler reach his full potential, follow these eight simple steps:

Show your love

It seems obvious, but it's true: Children need love to live. Your emotional caring and support give your child a secure base from which to explore the world.

This isn't just touchy-feely advice. Scientific evidence shows that love, attention, and affection in the first years of life have a direct and measurable impact on a child's physical, mental, and emotional growth. Love and touch

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Baby's Vaccines—and What They Mean

If you're considering immunizations for your baby, here's a run down on when your child should get them, as well as what each shot is for.

How to Get Pregnant… If You're Over 35.

You are 35 years or over and still want to get pregnant, here are some carefully laid our tips to boost your chances. Happy read.

Conceive a Girl Next ..The How! (*Winks*)

You who already have a boy and now wondering how to conceive a girl in the next pregnancy (if you miss how to Conceive a boy Read HERE).  From the simple to the serious and everything in between, here's a guide to improving your chances of conceiving a girl.

 

8 Useful Tips for Traveling Smart While Pregnant.

Pregnant and worried about upcoming travel plans? Whether you’re considering a babymoon or planning your next important business trip, you don’t have to stay homebound. As long as you’re having an uncomplicated pregnancy, travel by plane, train, or automobile is quite doable with proper planning. Here are our top tips for staying safe and comfortable during your next adventure.

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Prince William and Kate Release Family Snapshots of Baby George!!!

Prince William and Kate today Tuesday August 20th  released two informal family snapshots as the first official photos of their son, Prince George. The photos were taken in early August by Kate's dad at their family home in Berkshire. When last did you take a family portrait.

Where Will You want to Deliver Your BABY? Govt or Private Hospital???

Where will you want to deliver your baby, Government Or Private Hospital !!!

Please Give Your REASONS........!!!!

You have Tried all Formulas Yet Your Baby is Not Eating??? Learn Ways to Help Discourage a Picky Eater!!!

Babies who seem to be "picky eaters" have yet to develop a true like or dislike of foods. As your baby turns 9 to 10 months old and enters into toddlerhood, what seems to be picky eating is usually just your baby or toddler's way of asserting control and independence.

Parents Are First Teachers. Take Time To Teach Your CHILDREN!

During the first years of life, almost everything a child learns depends on experiences provided by the family. Staff who work with families can use this information to build upon their knowledge of how children learn through everyday activities with their parents. Staff will also explore how parental beliefs shape children's learning.

Benefits of Exclusive Breastfeeding.

Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most complete form of nutrition for infants, with a range of benefits for infants' health, growth, immunity and development.

How to Have a Boy in your Next Pregnancy (*Winks*)

Wondering how to get pregnant and conceive a boy? From the simple to the serious and everything in between, here's a guide to improving your chances of conceiving a boy.

Question To Ask your Self When Buying a Diaper Bag!

You may not get to choose your baby’s sex, control how many hours you spend in the delivery room or have a say in the bizarre cravings your body cooks up while pregnant. However, the world is your veritable oyster when it comes to many other baby-related things, such as nursery decor and infant necessities.

That, of course, includes diaper bags. Before you run out and buy one, though, it’s important to first determine your needs. Thousands of diaper bags are available for purchase, but keep in mind that not all are created equal. Additionally, what you’re looking for in a diaper bag may vary from other moms and dads. If you’re shopping around for the perfect diaper bag, ask yourself these questions before buying:

What To pack in your Hospital Bag When Going into Labor

I remember being about 32 weeks pregnant and all the conversation at work switched from, "How you feeling?" to "Are you packed yet?".

However, if you're having a hospital birth, there are a few things to make your stay a little more pleasant. Here's the list I came up with, but feel free to let me know what you took, or are taking.

For You:

Pillow: Hospital pillows are about the thickness of a communion wafer – maybe it's so you can't smother someone with them to get your inheritance early, dunno – so it's always nice to have a pillow from home. Not only is more comfortable, but your pillow kind of smells like your bed and that's always comforting. Use a non-white pillow case so it's not confused with a hospital pillow that someone could walk off with when you're in the "loo trying to poo".

Fathers Also Bond With Their Kids and Reason Why They are The Best @ BABYSITTING!!!! *Winks*

 

Many women’s claws come out and they assume their ass-kickin’ Matrix stance when they hear some gal say her husband is babysitting.

 BABYSITTING?!!!!

This man is a father – his children’s legal guardian for flip’s sake.  He. Is. Not. Babysitting.

True dat.  But a lot of the time, it feels like he might as well be.

Here’s why:

1. It’s a business arrangement.  You might not have to stick some Jacksons in his waistband, but you’ll pay.  Whether it’s a night out with the guys, keeping your yap shut when he ignores the dirty dishes (again!) or some major baum-chicka-wow-wow time, you owe him for his services.

Please Monitor and Keep your children Safe this Holiday Period.

According to a story by Punch, five-year-old girl, Oluwaseun Ogungbemile, (pictured above) was abducted at the Redemption Camp of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, on Friday August 9th.

Punch reports:

It was learnt that the girl, in company with her parents, had gone to the camp at Kilometre 46 on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, to attend the one-week annual convention of the church that ended on Sunday. The girl, who is the youngest child of her parents, was last seen playing with two of her cousins on Friday, August 9

Since Its TGIF !!!

Theses are 3 MUST See Fun Pregnancy Movies To Relax & Enjoy

WATCHING!!!

1.               What to Expect When You're Expecting

Several couples experience the ups and downs of pregnancy and more as they prepare for parenthood.

10 MUST-KNOW FACTS ABOUT TODDLERS

Rejoice parents! You now have toddlers, those bundles of budding humanity. Constant whining has replaced that urgent baby cry. They mostly sleep through the night these days, but when they don’t it’s no longer because they need a good burping or a diaper change. Toddlers have needs and desires that, even when addressed directly and precisely to the letter of their demands, are all wrong you dumb cow.

1. If your baby is a thumb-sucker (read: self-soother) you’ll rejoice until you one day realize that you can take away the pacifier but the kid carries that thumb everywhere.

2. If your baby is a pacifier baby, you will wait too long to take it away and convincing Susie that the baby ducklings at the pond need all her pacis will elicit the same reaction from her that beating ponies with puppies would.

3. Handing a toddler a broken cookie is like handing her a tantrum grenade.

7 Common Mistakes First-Time Parents Make

 

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs you will ever have, and no stage is more difficult than the first few months with your first child. It is easy to be led astray by misguided assumptions and poorly thought-out plans, and it is practically impossible to completely avoid making any mistakes. Parenting is after all a learning process, but you can avoid some of the most common mistakes simply by being aware of them in advance. Here are seven of the most common issues that arise for first-time parents.

1. Not Sleeping

Everyone knows that new parents are commonly sleep deprived, but it does not have to be so bad. Especially if you and your spouse can find ways to share the load and balance your time, then you should be able to get close to your usual amount of sleep every day. Granted, the sleep may be patchy and at unconventional times, but you can get it if you try.

Pregnancy Myths Part 1

There are numerous myths surrounding pregnancy. Here are some of the most popular and most common pregnancy myths around.

Myth 1: A woman can’t get pregnant if penetration only happens for a few seconds.
Anytime you have intercourse there is a potential risk of pregnancy. Of course, there’s a greater chance of getting pregnant if penetration is occurring at the same time as ejaculation, however there is still a risk of pregnancy even prior to ejaculation and you should always be concerned with transmission of STD’s.

5 Signs of Preschool Readiness

Is my child ready for preschool? This is probably one of the most stressful questions parents of three year olds face.

Wondering how their child will handle being away from them for an extended period of time, if they'll be able to open their lunchbox without help and if they'll be brave enough to ask for help if they need it, are the kind of questions that keep many mothers up late into the night. If you are worried about what is expected of preschoolers or how to tell if your child is ready for preschool, here are a few signs of preschool readiness to judge by. Read More after the Break

Early Signs of Pregnancy

If you are expecting, you could be experiencing certain symptoms and signs of pregnancy. Early signs of pregnancy though, occur more subtly and can be confused with other symptoms such as menstrual cycles. Listed below are signs of pregnancy that can be detected earlier than others.

Elevated Body Temperature - During ovulation, your body temperature rises. If your basal body temperature stays elevated after ovulation and continuing on until you should be receiving your period, it’s a good indication that you are pregnant.